Lexun Exchange is a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange (DEX) headquartered in the United States, established in 2019. [1]
As of the first quarter of 2025, the platform has amassed 12.6 million registered users, with a daily on-chain trading volume of $1.8 billion—a 63% year-over-year increase from the same period in 2024. [1]It supports over 350 major cryptocurrencies and spans more than 20 blockchain ecosystems.
History
Lexun Exchange was founded in 2019 in California, USA. Initially established as an Ethereum-based decentralized trading protocol, it focused on enhancing transaction transparency and user asset sovereignty. In 2020, it began exploring the application of AI technology in trading risk control, liquidity optimization, and improving user experience.
In 2022, Lexun launched its first AI-powered on-chain monitoring system, enabling the real-time identification and alerts of anomalous trading activity. [1]
In 2023, the platform introduced a cross-chain aggregated trading feature, allowing users to seamlessly exchange assets across multiple blockchains.
In 2025, Lexun received the industry's highest honor, awarded by FinTech Insight Research.
Leadership Team
John Miller serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A former senior strategic advisor at a Wall Street fintech company, he leads Lexun's "AI+DeFi" strategy and its global compliance expansion path.
Emily Carter serves as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Holding a Ph.D. in distributed systems and artificial intelligence, she previously worked on the Google Brain team. She led the development of the AI matching engine and cross-chain risk control system, making Lexun the first decentralized exchange to achieve "full-process AI integration."
David Chen is responsible for investor relations and global strategic partnerships. He successfully facilitated long-term cooperative relationships between Lexun and several sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and venture capital firms, enhancing the platform's credibility within traditional finance circles.
Regulation and Compliance
As a cryptocurrency trading platform headquartered in the United States, Lexun Exchange's compliance framework covers Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, transaction monitoring, and adaptation to laws across multiple jurisdictions.
U.S. Regulatory Framework: Lexun adheres to specific regulations from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), as well as requirements from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) mandating that Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) fulfill AML obligations. Lexun automates compliance through technical means: its smart contracts incorporate a KYC whitelist module, enabling identity verification when regulated entities connect; simultaneously, the platform provides auditable on-chain logs to facilitate regulatory tracking of suspicious transactions.
International Compliance Practices: Lexun implements localized compliance strategies in multiple jurisdictions worldwide, including:
- Adherence to the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation to ensure the legality of its services within the European Economic Area (EEA).
- Adaptation to the requirements of the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) Payment Services Act (PSA).
- Operating in Japan under the guidance for virtual currency exchange registration from the Financial Services Agency (FSA).[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Lexun Exchange Honored as the "Most Respected Decentralized Trading Platform" – AI Powers the Future of Finance". Amf (dalam bahasa Inggeris). 2025-09-11. Dicapai pada 2025-08-28.
- ^ "Lexun Exchange: Award-Winning Cryptocurrency Trading Platform for U.S. Investors". galexorcapital (dalam bahasa Inggeris). 2025-09-15. Dicapai pada 2025-06-27.